Ready to take your first steps or next steps on the ice at Leeds?
From learning to skate and play through to developing as part of a team, Leeds Junior Knights supports young players throughout their hockey journey.
This is the starting point for all players new to ice hockey. To take part in LJK sessions, players must be able to move independently on the ice, turn both ways, and stop.
Sign up for beginner skating and hockey lessons here.
We welcome expressions of interest from experienced players and confident skaters interested in taking their next steps as the Leeds Jr Knight.
Places at the club differ by age group so please get in touch to find out what opportunities are available for you. Our primary recruitment focus is Under 10s (players born 2017 and later) - the ideal age to start developing the skill set, confidence, and love of the game that can last a lifetime.
The Leeds Roses and Leeds Thorns compete in the Women’s National Ice Hockey League (WNIHL) at Division 2A. Female players are eligible from age 14.
For girls who come to hockey later in their development, the transition into U19 mixed hockey can bring a significant increase in pace and physicality. For some players, continuing their development within women’s hockey provides an excellent opportunity to build confidence, strength and experience in a supportive environment, allowing them to develop at their own pace while continuing to enjoy competitive hockey.